lodgment

/ˈlɑdʒmənt/
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Other forms: lodgments

Definitions of lodgment
  1. noun
    the state or quality of being lodged or fixed even temporarily
    “the lodgment of the balloon in the tree”
    synonyms: lodgement, lodging
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    type of:
    fastness, fixedness, fixity, fixture, secureness
    the quality of being fixed in place as by some firm attachment
  2. noun
    bringing a charge or accusation against someone
    synonyms: lodgement
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    type of:
    allegation
    (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)
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